Ty's August...

Whew, it's been a busy August for Ty Baby. It's been up and down, all around, and now we're appoaching the last day...
The first weekend in August, Ty Baby was alone with Daddy. Well, he was SUPPOSED to be alone with Daddy. Mommy went to Nashville for a shopping, winery, girls weekend with Mimi, Aunt Sis, and Aung Brenda. The trip lasted less than 48 hours. Nana had Ty for 54 hours. Imagine that? She kept him during the afternoon Friday and then we picked him up on our way home (Todd meet us in Bowling Green). I enjoy my girl trips like no other. I don't get to be with my family as much as I'd like. I don't get to shop with my family as much as I'd like either. Yes, it runs in our genes! And, Arrington Vineyards? AMAZINGly beautiful. Did I mention is was tax free weekend in Nasvhille? We got there late Friday and shopped. We had a late dinner at the Rainforest Cafe (I think Ty will be ready next year...it would probably scare him now.) And, then we got up at the crack of dawn (literally) and waited for the doors to open at the Mall so we could beat the crowd. It was also a Penecostal Rally weekend. It was very crowded just as we were on our way to Franklin.
Franklin is a quaint little Bardstown Road-ish cute place. Owensboro would be a good city to "mock" Franklin, TN actually. And, a winery that's classy beautiful, and different in Owensboro would be nice too. Anyhow, we got up Sunday morning and headed home after a nice breakfast at another unique place. That's when I found out that Ty didn't make it home over the weekend. Yes, I knew Nana was helping out on Saturday so Todd could do Man things and attend a wedding. But seriously? Todd's a great Dad. Really, he is. But when I leave town he FREAKS out. If only he knew what is was like to go through baseball season last year. He has NO IDEA. Thank goodness Nana loves Ty...and has the energy to keep up with him!
So, after Nashville, we unfortunately lost my Mamaw Cannon. Off to Louisville we went...for an emotional roller-coaster weekend. Ty did get to meet family that he hadn't seen before, but under the circumstances it was very...bittersweet.
We went home for a week, and then headed back to Louisville for a wedding, the fair, and the zoo to meet Pablo. We actually just went to the reception as Ty doesn't really have an inside voice. And, there was no cry room. I was hoping for our first "official" dance, but by the time dancing began it was well past Ty's bedtime. Ty loved Pablo. Like, he really was infatuated with him. He touched him and you could tell he was just amazed with seeing Pablo in person. He threw a fit when we left, but it was a meet and greet so we couldn't hang around for other kid's pictures. The next morning, we went to the fair. Besides the cow poo getting EVERYWHERE (note to self, when around animals, don't let Papaw push the stroller) it was a pretty good day. Ty didn't really know what to think of the...livestock? I mean, we live in KY and we live in a neighborhood where cows are in the field behind us (on the other side of the forest). But, he's never been up close to a cow. Or a pig. Or a goat. Much less petted any of them. And, he got to do all of that and more. So, all in all it was an excellent day.
The first weekend we were all at home was this one. Ty and I spent it all together...minus some gym time and a dinner with friends. It was nice...and for 2 days I kind of felt like a stay at home Mom. Too bad tomorrow is Monday and the saga has to continue.
Ty's Stats:
14 teeth, walking like a champ, climbing like a Monkey, he trys to repeat EVERYTHING we say (earmuffs!!!), he's still obsessed with the golf cart (or, the Gau-kaut) and points to the back garage 90% of the time he's indoors, he LOVES his car and wagon, blowing bubbles, going to the park and swinging (true love right there), and eating (hehe, not kidding). He loves girls, waving to EVERYONE, saying HIII Ty, throwing everything out of his crib and pointing to Mommy and Daddy to get "it", reading books, playing cars, shew...he loves a lot of stuff!
But we LOVE him more!

Today we will shed tears that she is gone. Tomorrow we will smile because she lived...

Ty's Great Grandma, my Mamaw Cannon, passed away this week. On Wednesday morning she died peacefully in her sleep. Mamaw got to see Ty the last time a week and a half before she passed away. She wasn't feeling well, and she wasn't happy to be in the nursing home. But, when we walked in her room, she grinned ear to ear. She said, "he looks more like Eddie each time I see him". This time she couldn't hold Ty, but he did sneak one last kiss and hug in. We all did. And, I'll remember that forever.

My Dad asked Amy and I if we would share some memories at the funeral today. We wrote something, and then asked my Dad's cousin Randy to read it for us. I'd like to share...

Dad asked us to write down a few things about Mamaw to be shared at her funeral service. He asked us to list a few of our favorite memories, to describe what made her special, and what we would miss.
First, the favorite memories. She loved each an every grandchild uncondionally. She had a unique way with her words and actions, that showed us we were each special. She never forgot a name or a birthdate, which is amazing with such a large family.
We remember sitting on her lap playing the game, "forbinder, eyewinker". Dad remembers it too because he loves to play that with Ethan and Ty. She would also lay us on her knee and swing while we sang "ride a little horsey". At the end of each verse we got to tell her what we wanted her to buy us. This is probably a big reason we like to shop so much!
The last memory is one that our Mamaw loved. One day, we were staying with Mamaw and the phone kept ringing. Audrey, who was about 4, kept answering and then hanging up. Mamaw asked what was going on, and Audrey said, "somebody keeps asking for Mrs. Cannon and I keep telling them my Mom is at work". We thought everyone called her Mamaw.
What makes her so special? We can describe this by telling you a story. Dad often told us how important it was to have his grandmother, Mamaw Kirk, hold us before she passed away. We asked him why, and he never had an answer. When we had our children, it was important for us to have Mamaw hold our boys. Every time she saw Ethan and Ty she was filled with joy. She couldn't play "Ride a Little Horsey" anymore, but she made them feel, for that moment, that they were the most important thing in her life. They won't remember Mamaw, but know we know exactly what Dad was trying to describe.
What will we miss the most? This is easy. She prayed for us each day. Not some of the time. This was EVERY day. She prayed for all of her grandchildren. She prayed for us individually because we were special to her.
We'd like to end by paraphrasing a poem by David Harkin.
"Today we will shed tears because she is gone. Tomorrow, we will smile because she lived...

Love, Amy and Audrey

What Bubby's is up to...

Actually I should title this, "what he's into now". My goodness, he's a monkey. He can climb places only a monkey could. He tip-toe's to reach nearly everything. He moves the boxes out of the way to climb the steps (guess that's what we get for trying to avoid baby gate holes in our walls, but still). I'm debating the whole toddler bed thing because i'm a little nervous the he's going to end up on the floor one morning.
Let's see...we're still golf carting in nearly every night. And, we have a new game of hiding behind the couch and chasing one another (it's a family game...we all participate) and scream to the top of our lungs. Good times. Ty pretty much eats what we do...and it seems nearly as much as we do. Seriously. This kid has an appetite.
Speaking of appetite. Yesterday, his belly was like an endless pit. Poor kid couldn't get enough of his "o's". Usually, he drinks milk and eats o's with us, and then we send him with a "nana" to eat later. Well, I kept giving him o after o. Come to find out, he was playing a little game. My purse was full of enough o's to have a small bowl of cereal. So, not only did mommy's purse have a pacy, wet wipes, teething tables and baby tylenol, I had o's. Funny how times have changed. My purse is also the size of a suitcase, and probably wouldn't pass the weight limit on an airline either.
This weekend is girl trip for the summer #2. It's a mini one...just to Nashville. We're shopping and going to a new winery. Todd has Ty, which means Nana and Pop will more than likely have Ty more than him...but they love him just as much so it's all good. The only thing I've done to "prep" before my leave is to set out his swimmy stuff. Other than that, I'm trusting Daddy to pack his bags. Am I brave/nuts/crazy or what? So, if you see my house or child this weekend...I'm sure they'll both be a hot mess. PJ's all day...ahhh who cares. It's the weekend!